From flamingo fascinators to fashionable frocks, thousands of women have been turning on the style for the Grand National festival at Aintree.

Ladies Day is traditionally one of the biggest days in Merseyside's social calendar when women - and men - are invited to dress to impress.

Taking place ahead of Saturday's Grand National, Ladies Day attracts up to 50,000 people.

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Friends gathered to enjoy the fun, despite a cool and breezy forecast
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The fashion stakes are equally as important as hopefuls brave the queue to enter Aintree's Style Award
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The occasion provided more than a few photo opportunities for punters
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Feathers and flowers prove a popular choice for accessories this season
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It's not just the women who dress to impress on Ladies Day
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The Grand National event lasts three days, with the big race taking place on Saturday at 17:15 BST
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Thousands gather to watch the popular race meet at Aintree
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Andrea and Alan Hawksey enjoying a day out at the second day of the Aintree Festival
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Hats off to these racegoers who donned their finest headwear for Ladies Day